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It’s Friday, Glendale! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A $500M development push, Darius Rucker tickets, and a multicultural music fest + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Big development push ahead: Builders are circling land along Loop 303 as Peoria readies the North Peoria Gateway, with $500 million in infrastructure planned, and state auctions will decide who gets parcels benefiting schools — learn what’s next for development.
Meet your future school community: Peoria Unified invites families to Leap into Kindergarten, with campus tours, Q and A, and a musical petting zoo. Events are happening now and continue into April across elementary schools — get all the dates and details.
Chart-topping country tour announced: Country star Darius Rucker will play Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix July 23. Songs of Summer Tour brings Old Crow Medicine Show and Austin Williams. Tickets go on sale today — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Plant-based comfort fix: Craving saucy noodles, juicy stacked burgers, and spring rolls that vanish on arrival? Loving Hut Glendale delivers cozy weeknight comfort: easy, flavorful, and satisfying for vegans and veg-curious neighbors alike. Think craveable classics, plant-powered and fuss-free, for that “I deserve this” mood any night.
Treasure hunt, upgraded: Mid-century lamps, kitschy kitchenware, and that vinyl you swore you’d replace await in the sprawling maze of Brass Armadillo Antique Mall – Phoenix West. Take it slow, snag a cart, and let the nostalgia carry you from one can’t-believe-it find to the next.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎨 Color Me Calm @ Peoria Main Library | Friday (3/6) at 11:00 AM – Remember when coloring was the most stressful part of your day? The Peoria Main Library is serving up a calm little reset for adults, with coffee, conversation, and all the supplies provided, no glitter required, just good company, quiet pages, and a fresh cup.
♀ 26th Annual Women’s Day Out Expo @ Glendale Civic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Glendale Civic Center turns into a one-stop spree at the West Valley Women’s Day Out Expo, with local boutiques, beauty, wellness, and home finds under one roof. Bring your wallet, comfy shoes, and that friend who calls shopping cardio, then discover something fab and useful.
🎓 Soldiers Best Friend Graduation @ Soldier’s Best Friend | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Not hitting the ride? Catch the spring graduation for Soldier’s Best Friend, where veterans and their service dogs cross the stage, show off hard-earned skills, and soak up applause. You will leave misty-eyed, grateful, and plotting how to spoil every good pup you see.
🌍 New Destiny Multicultural Music Fest @ Peoria Centennial Plaza | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Get a world tour of culture and rhythm at Centennial Plaza Park as New Destiny brings the beats, food vendors bring the flavor, and local makers round out the vibe. A family-friendly hang for real community, zero pretense, and maximum toe-tapping. No flights, no fuss.
☘ St. Patty’s Day Preparty @ Paseo Verde Park | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Saturday in Peoria means blankets on the grass, a free St. Patty’s pre-party, and a big-screen movie at Paseo Verde Park. Bring the kids, the dog, and your appetite for food trucks, night market finds, and a cheeky best dressed contest.
🐾 Bingo Bash @ Cross Eyed Cricket | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Bingo is back at Cross Eyed Cricket, funding wagging tails, vet bills, and second chances. Expect bingo games, raffle prizes, a 50/50, and drink specials, all the makings of an afternoon well spent. Bring your lucky dabber, we’ll supply the good karma.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Pet Photo Shoot | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – St. Patrick’s Day is getting the furry treatment with quick, 10-minute pet photo sessions in Glendale, starting at $30. Expect shamrocks, tiny leprechaun hats, and edited glam shots you can show the kids, your neighbors, and your vet, so grab a spot before they vanish.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Glendale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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